The All-Important Preliminary Hearing Essentials-For Both Advocates and Neutrals

12 PM EST

Skillful handling of the preliminary hearing in arbitration can have a major impact on the rest of the process.In this CLE webinar, the experienced faculty will explore the reasons why and provide insight on how to run or participate in such a hearing successfully.

Panelists will address important questions including:

·What should the arbitrator and counsel each be trying to accomplish?

·Who should attend and why?

·What are the major subjects that should be covered, and how?

·How do you keep discovery under control while permitting the parties to get the information they need?

You’ll also benefit from a discussion of issues involving depositions, motions, witness and expert testimony and the importance of the Case Management Order.

Please join us for a comprehensive discussion on the preliminary hearing process.

Who Should Attend:Arbitration advocates and neutrals who want to increase their skill in handling preliminary hearings.

Registration Deadline:

December 12, 2016

About the Series:

This Arbitration Series is a unique opportunity to learn from some of the leading arbitrators and arbitration advocates in the country. Each webinar will focus on different phases and challenges of the arbitration process. Webinars will be held once a month from October 2016 to March 2017.

Special Deal:

Get 20% off when you purchase the remainder of the series today! Click "Register Now" on the right hand side of this page, log in, and select the "4-Part Series" option in the drop-down pricing menu to receive this deal. When you select this option, you will be automatically registered for all four remaining live webinars.

Series Schedule:

Each webinar will run from 12:00 pm ET – 1:15 pm ET.

2016 Arbitration Webinar Series

October 25, 2016

Before the Arbitration: Sources of Authority, Role of the Arbitrator, and Disclosure

November 15, 2016

Drafting Arbitration Clauses to Ease Preparing for the Hearing

December 13, 2016

Handling the Preliminary Conference and Managing Discovery

January 10, 2017

Managing the Arbitration Hearing and Evidence

February 28, 2017

The Arbitration Award, Remedies, and Post Award Process

March 28, 2017

Ethical Aspects to Consider While Building an Arbitration Practice

Scholarships:

Scholarships to defray tuition expense for ABA programs are available upon application on a program-by-program, case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to public interest lawyers, government lawyers, full-time law professors, solo or small firm practitioners of limited means, and unemployed attorneys. Click here to complete a scholarship request for a specific program.Scholarship applications must be received at least one week before the program start date; applications submitted after that date will not be considered. You will be notified prior to the program if your application is approved. A minimum fee may be charged on all approved scholarship applications to defray expenses.

Skillful handling of the preliminary hearing in arbitration can have a major impact on the rest of the process.In this CLE webinar, the experienced faculty will explore the reasons why and provide insight on how to run or participate in such a hearing successfully.

Panelists will address important questions including:

·What should the arbitrator and counsel each be trying to accomplish?

·Who should attend and why?

·What are the major subjects that should be covered, and how?

·How do you keep discovery under control while permitting the parties to get the information they need?

You’ll also benefit from a discussion of issues involving depositions, motions, witness and expert testimony and the importance of the Case Management Order.

Please join us for a comprehensive discussion on the preliminary hearing process.

Who Should Attend:Arbitration advocates and neutrals who want to increase their skill in handling preliminary hearings.

Registration Deadline:

December 12, 2016

About the Series:

This Arbitration Series is a unique opportunity to learn from some of the leading arbitrators and arbitration advocates in the country. Each webinar will focus on different phases and challenges of the arbitration process. Webinars will be held once a month from October 2016 to March 2017.

Special Deal:

Get 20% off when you purchase the remainder of the series today! Click "Register Now" on the right hand side of this page, log in, and select the "4-Part Series" option in the drop-down pricing menu to receive this deal. When you select this option, you will be automatically registered for all four remaining live webinars.

Series Schedule:

Each webinar will run from 12:00 pm ET – 1:15 pm ET.

2016 Arbitration Webinar Series

October 25, 2016

Before the Arbitration: Sources of Authority, Role of the Arbitrator, and Disclosure

November 15, 2016

Drafting Arbitration Clauses to Ease Preparing for the Hearing

December 13, 2016

Handling the Preliminary Conference and Managing Discovery

January 10, 2017

Managing the Arbitration Hearing and Evidence

February 28, 2017

The Arbitration Award, Remedies, and Post Award Process

March 28, 2017

Ethical Aspects to Consider While Building an Arbitration Practice

Scholarships:

Scholarships to defray tuition expense for ABA programs are available upon application on a program-by-program, case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to public interest lawyers, government lawyers, full-time law professors, solo or small firm practitioners of limited means, and unemployed attorneys. Click here to complete a scholarship request for a specific program.Scholarship applications must be received at least one week before the program start date; applications submitted after that date will not be considered. You will be notified prior to the program if your application is approved. A minimum fee may be charged on all approved scholarship applications to defray expenses.